Half a century ago, in a specific club which had specific objectives and was operating under specific historical conditions, "proscription" was probably completely reasonable (although, apparently, was considered to be too draconian for some - who have never stopped moaning about it).

The chief "proscriber" is long dead and can't 'get' anyone now. So it is up to the present generation of performers - like the initiator of this thread - to decide whether "proscription" is good or bad. So what do you think, GSS, is "proscription" good or bad?